As 2026 approaches, several statutory and regulatory changes will impact probate practice in California. Amendments to Probate Code § 9202 introduce new notice requirements, Medi-Cal eligibility rules are shifting with the reinstatement of the asset test, and federal estate tax exemptions will increase under new federal legislation. The following provides an overview of developments applicable in the year ahead. I. Amendments to Probate Code § 9202 Assembly Bill 1521 modifies Probate Code § 9202 by [...]